Charles Malik Whitfield
"Rebob"
Whitfield's portrayal of Wayne Barrow in Fox Searthlight's NOTORIOUS is one of several starring roles, which include his chilling performance in BLUE, and his by-the-book cop in A LINE IN THE SAND. His work can also be seen alongside Gene Hackman in BEHIND ENEMY LINES, Jon Voight in SECOND STRING, Samuel L. Jackson in FRESH, and in BLEEDING HEARTS under the direction of Gregory Hines.
LAW AND ORDER is where Whitfield made his television debut. A recurring role on the daytime drama, ONE LIFE TO LIVE soon followed. He co-starred with Nathan Fillion on ABC's drama, CASTLE. In addition, he appeared in more than two dozen prime-time shows, including a series regular role in the CBS drama, THE GUARDIAN, a recurring role in the CW's SUPERNATURAL, and in this season's finale of the hit CW show, THE GAME.
Whitfield was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his portrayal of Otis Williams in the Emmy winning mini-series, THE TEMPTATIONS.
On Broadway, Whitfield has performed before audiences at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, winning rave reviews for his roles in critically acclaimed productions of THE L WORD, ASYLUM SHYSTER and CHRIST CHILD.